Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Highland Park, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/22/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room, Highland Park, IL. This role provides emergency nursing care during 12-hour night shifts in an 8-week assignment. The position requires emergency room experience, current licensure and certifications, and successful completion of an electrocardiogram test.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Illinois Registered Nurse license; current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; at least 2 years of emergency room experience with previous travel and/or per diem experience; successful electrocardiogram test with a score of 80% or higher.
- Preferred Qualifications: At least 4 years of emergency room experience with previous travel and/or per diem experience.
- Additional Information:
- Six weekend shifts are required during a six-week period.
- Holiday coverage may be required as needed.
- An 8-hour orientation is scheduled.
- The assignment is scheduled for 8 weeks.
- A passed electrocardiogram test must be submitted and successfully completed again on the first day.
- Required submission materials include a resume, two professional references, skills checklist, copies of certifications, license verification, and a recent passed electrocardiogram test.
- Temporary licenses are accepted when the candidate is actively obtaining a permanent license and provides confirmation of the permanent license application submission.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1347884. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
